Q: DMV says I need a birth certificate to get photo ID, DOH says I need photo ID for birth certificate. What should I do?
My driver's license is expired. I tried renewing online and was told I needed to show a copy of my birth certificate. I do not have a "valid" copy of a birth certificate. For those who are not aware, the Florida DMV is currently in the same state of collapse as most of their other state agencies, and people not being able to renew DLs has become an issue.
DMV is unreachable. Tried several times by phone and email. Spoke to DOH, not productive. I am aware of the tactic of coming back another time and talking to someone else.
I only need an ID to open a bank account. DOE has sent large payments as paper checks, there is nothing I can do with them. I use an online bank. I never set up mobile check cashing because in 15 years, never needed it. I can't use mobile check deposit without a photo ID either. Even tried check cashing stores.
Ordered copy of birth certificate from vitalchek months ago.
A: Have you discussed with both agencies what the problem is and asked them what alternative processes are available when neither document is available? Regarding the Dept. of Health, you can discuss with them applying for delayed registration of birth under Florida Statutes Section 382.019 and Florida Administrative Code Section 64V-1.001. View those sections by googling them. If the employee on the line has no idea what you're talking about, request a supervisor. If you cannot accomplish the task that way, Fla. Statutes Sec. 382.0195 provides for petitioning the court for a delayed birth certificate.
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